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Providing students and parents with important updates and reports of events and happenings in the middle school.
Rambunctious Theatre Company proudly presents our next show this season: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella!
Once upon a time in a kingdom far away, there lived a little girl who smiled throughout the day...
Join us for this journey into this age old tale of kindness, perseverance, and love overcoming the "IMPOSSIBLE!" Enter our world of origami pop-up books, magical storytelling, shadow puppetry and iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein's tunes sung by our incredible cast of seventy young artists! Magical dancing, memorable characters, and laughter will enchant audiences of all ages!
Tickets & Information: robinsondrama.org/box-office
Explore, Create, and Connect!
Students should check their grade level google classroom site for updates.
Activity Sign-up Procedure:
Most activities are "open" and allow students the flexibility to select a different activity each day. Students sign-up on the café stage during their lunch period each day they plan to stay after. Select programs require registration due to program design. (Click here to view programs requiring registration). Return completed forms to sub school office or directly to Ms. Aunon in the café during lunch periods.
Helpful Links
View the Robinson After School Program Website
Review program guidelines, hours, activity descriptions, registration forms for specific programs, and sponsor contacts.
3rd Quarter Schedule
A great planning tool with start dates posted for most new activities.
Options for viewing the daily activity schedule and meeting locations:
Activity Calendar (Also posted on student grade level GC site)
TV screen in each sub school locker bay.
Posted on Twitter @RobinsonSSNews (Late bus days)
Cancellations will be announced during lunch periods, posted on the TVs in each locker bay, grade level google classroom sites, and on school Twitter feed. Activities are subject to change due to facility use and staffing changes.
School Contact: Mary Aunon, ASPS | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Activity Updates
A few programs are highlighted below, but make sure to check the daily calendar for the daily schedule!
New Activities!
ATHLETIC Programs Begin in March
Once the high school basketball programs end, the following middle school programs will begin and will run through late May. Individual program details, including coach contacts, will be posted here and on the grade level google classroom sites in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Start dates:
Basketball: Wednesday, 3/11
Basketball: Thursday, 3/12
Basketball | Girls: Monday, 3/9
Cheerleading: Wednesday, 3/4
Field Hockey: Wednesday, 3/11
Volleyball: Monday, 3/9 and Tuesday, 3/10
Start dates are below and details will be forthcoming if not below:
Ceramics | Monday, 2/10
Cooking Club | Monday, 3/9
Educators Rising Club | Wednesday, 3/18
Lens Photo Club | Begins Monday, 3/2
Robotics | Wednesday, 2/5
Students should check the 3rd Quarter Schedule for updates.
Basketball
Contact: Boys Varisty Coach Gildea | bjgildea@fcps.edu
Contact: Girls Varsity Coach Dade | tjdade@fcps.edu
 
Ceramics Club
Last chance to register!
Middle school ceramics club will provide students with an introduction into the basic techniques of hand building and wheel work. Students will learn to create functional pottery and sculptural forms while studying the aesthetics of historical and modern-day masters. Space is limited to 18 students.
Registration is required and although all students are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those who did not participate in the fall program.
Program details and dates are on the Registration Form.
Begins Monday, February 10 | Late buses available
Eco Club
Thank you to all who have contributed to the Trex challenge!
Trex Challenge Weight Tally: 250 lbs.
We are competing with other schools across the country to collect the largest amount of plastic bags and overwrap. Instead of taking these plastics back to the store recycling bins, bring them to us!
Collection bins are located in A203, B107, and E106A.
The Green Team (ECO Club) will not meet on 2/13.
Sponsor Contact: Ms. Riddick | amriddick@fcps.edu
Football Conditioning Program
This after school conditioning and weight training program is designed for middle school students interested in playing football at Robinson. The program will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays. Late bus service available both days, departing at 4:45pm.
Please note: Parent permission is required to participate due to the equipment use in the high school weight room. The completed permission form must be returned to Mrs. Aunon or the SS office before participation. Students may begin this program at any point in time and may attend when available.
Contact: Coach Arena | paarena1@fcps.edu
Homework Club
Do you prefer to work on your homework in a quiet setting before heading home or need access to media center resources? Sign-up for Homework Club each late bus day you plan to stay. Space is limited to 20 students. Students meet in a classroom by 3:00pm for a snack before heading to the media center. Check the google calendar for meeting locations.
Sponsor Contacts:
Monday | Ms. O'Brien, oeobrien@fcps.edu
Wednesday | Ms. Malloy, dmalloy@fcps.edu
Thursday | Ms. Williams, ejwilliams2@fcps.edu
Jazz Band
Join us for the sweet sound of jazz! Due to this performance, the jazz band will not practice after school on Wed., 2/12.
Robotics
Interested in engineering and design thinking? Learn basic programming skills and problem solving strategies by working in teams to design, build, and program Lego robots. Students with all levels of experience are welcome!
Meeting Dates: Wednesdays | 1/29 - 5/27/20; 3 - 4:25pm
Return completed registration form to SS7/8 office or to mfaunon@fcps.edu.
Sponsor: Mr. Arndt, dkarndt@fcps.edu
VA STAR Computer Refurbishing Club
All students are welcome! Sign-up during lunch periods on the café stage each Wednesday you plan to stay. This program meets in the library and late buses depart at 4:45pm.
Here are the dates for our meetings in the Winter/Spring:
Jan 29th - work on A+ Certification
Feb 12th - work on A+ Certification and restart refurbishing computers
Feb 26th - work on A+ Certification and restart refurbishing computers
March 4th - work on A+ Certification and restart refurbishing computers
March 18th - work on A+ Certification and restart refurbishing computers
April 1st - work on A+ Certification and restart refurbishing computers
April 15th - work on A+ Certification and restart refurbishing computers
April 29th - work on A+ Certification and restart refurbishing computers
May 13th - Last meeting
Distribution Dates TBD
Yearbook Orders
 PAYMENT:
1. To use a credit card to order your yearbook, call 1.866.287.3096 or go to
www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use order number 5050
2. Use My School Bucks
QUESTIONS:
Contact the Yearbook Adviser Adrienne Forte at AMForte@fcps.edu
Rams Looking Ahead
February 7 | Opening Night Cinderella, Russell Theatre (see details above)
February 11 | Sweets 'n Swing Night of Jazz - Gold Cafe
February 17 | President's Day Holiday - Schools Closed
March 3 | Professional Development Day - Student Holiday
March 10 - March 11 | Writing SOL for grades 8 (2-day test)
April 3 | End of 3rd Quarter
April 6 - 10 | Spring Break
April 13 | Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
Summer Learning | IFTA
Do you have a child interested in the Arts? Don’t miss out on registering for Fairfax County’s Institute for the Arts starting on February 3rd! Classes are first come first serve!
Visit the FCPS IFTA website at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-institute-arts-ifta or follow IFTA on social media!
Welcome to Counselors’ Corner: an occasional tip sheet from the Robinson Middle School Office of Student Services.
SW SPOTLIGHT
by Kristen Licciardo, School Social Worker
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African Americans and the important role they have played in American history. The month was officially designated a holiday by President Ford in 1976, but can trace its origins as far back as 1926. Some African American social workers who have made significant contributions to the field include Forrester Blanchard Washington, who advocated for work opportunities for African Americans in the Roosevelt administration, and Dorothy Height, an important figure in the civil rights movement and an advocate for women’s rights. She was also born in Virginia!
Student Services Department Contacts:
Director, Student Services | Ms. Frank | kmfrank@fcps.edu
DSS Registrar | Ms. Skold, meskold@fcps.edu | 703-426-2222
8th Grade Counselors by TEAM
Purple and Red | Mr. Herendeen, neherendeen@fcps.edu | 703-426-2214
Gold and Green | Ms. Malloy, dmalloy@fcps.edu | 703-426-2215
7th Grade Counselors by TEAM
Champions and Eagles | Ms. Lyons, jalyons@fpcs.edu | 703-426-2226
Comets and Stars | Ms. Peters, vcpeters@fcps.edu | 703-426-2225
Social Worker: Ms. Licciardo, kflicciardo@fcps.edu | 703-426-2229
School Psychologist: Ms. King, elking@fcps.edu | 703-426-2213
Special Education Department Chair: Ms. Stickels, sastickels@fcps.edu
RMS Administrative Contacts:
Chris Farmerie: 7th Grade Principal | cfarmerie@fcps.edu
Chelsea Tryon: 8th Grade Principal | catryon@fcps.edu
Katy Frank: Director, Student Services | kmfrank@fcps.edu
Mary Aunon: After-School Program Specialist | mfaunon@fcps.edu
Bryan Hazard: Systems of Support Advisor | bthazard@fcps.edu
 From L to R: ChelseaTryon, Chris Farmerie, Mary Aunon, Katy Frank, and Bryan Hazard
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